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Flat pitches, small grounds and fast outfields are likely to defang the bowlers who will also struggle to generate swing with two new balls. (Photo: AFP/AP)

'Games will be won and lost during the middle overs', says Andy Bichel

England's home series against Pakistan provided a glimpse of what to expect, with the batsmen dominant in 300-plus...

23 May 2019 12:56 PM IST

Backing the Australian side following their series loss against South Africa, former skipper Ricky Ponting said that anything could happen with the Aussie team between now and 12 months time when England will be in Australia for Ashes. (Photo: AFP)

'Australia's ability to bowl and play spin will define their WC...

Ponting said there were concerns about middle-order's ability to play spin but the return of Warner and Smith has...

23 May 2019 12:09 PM IST

Mahendra Singh Dhonis inability to set the pace during middle overs will remain a major cause of concern when India take on Australia in a do-or-die second ODI on Tuesday in their bid to keep the three-match series alive. (Photo: AFP)

'Dhoni should be batting at five': Sachin opines on Dhoni's batting...

Skipper Virat Kohli joins openers Dhawan and Rohit to complete India's stable top three while Vijay Shankar is set to...

23 May 2019 11:09 AM IST

Amla will try to make the most of this World Cup as it will likely be his last chance of lifting the coveted trophy. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Hashim Amla is hungrier than ever before to score more runs

The 36-year-old has already played twice in the World Cup (2011, 2015) and this will be his third appearance in the...

23 May 2019 9:53 AM IST

Marsh and returning former captain Steve Smith put on 109 for the third wicket as Australia chased down West Indies tally of 229 inside 39 overs. (Photo: AP)

Usman Khawaja receives head blow before World Cup, scan reveals no...

Khawaja underwent scans on his jaw after being struck by an Andre Russell bouncer in the second over of Australia's...

23 May 2019 8:34 AM IST

Virat Kohli to go into World Cup 2019 as world's number 1 batsman

Virat Kohli retained his top spot in ICC ODI batting rankings with 890 points, followed by Rohit Sharma with 839 points.

22 May 2019 9:21 PM IST

India will kick-off its World Cup campaign against South Africa at Hampshire Bowl, Southampton on June 5. (Photo: MS Dhoni Fans Official/Twitter)

Team India arrives in London ahead of ICC World Cup 2019; see pics

India will face New Zealand on May 25 in its first warm-up followed by a match against Bangladesh on May 28.

22 May 2019 9:09 PM IST

However, during the 1996 World Cup, the Sri Lankan team entered the marquee event as underdogs, and ended the tournament as winners, as the Arjuna Ranatunga-led team rattled the Aussies to lift their first World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

ICC 2019 World Cup: Sri Lanka squad and player analysis

The Sri Lankan cricket team endured a lot to arrive at the international cricket scenario.

22 May 2019 6:38 PM IST

Shakib has stated, batting at number 3 would would help him to make more impact.

Shakib tops ICC ODI all-rounders list, no Indian player in top ten

Shakib, 32, grabbed the top spot just ahead of the ODI World Cup after showcasing fine form during the tri-nation series...

22 May 2019 4:49 PM IST

Chris Gayle boasts that bowlers are scared of facing him

Gayle amassed 424 runs at an average of 106 in four matches against tournament favourites England earlier this year.

22 May 2019 4:36 PM IST

England Captain Eoin Morgan

England's transformation has shocked Eoin Morgan

England named their 15-man squad in the wake of a 4-0 hammering of Pakistan that underlined their place as favourites...

22 May 2019 4:24 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar

'Kohli cannot single-handedly win World Cup 2019': Sachin Tendulkar

What Tendulkar liked about the composition of the World Cup-bound India team is the blend of youth and experience.

22 May 2019 3:44 PM IST